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The January 6th committee

Thank You, January 6 Committee! Now It’s Merrick Garland’s Turn. Thank You, January 6 Committee! Now It’s Merrick Garland’s Turn.

Trump must be indicted for all the committee has revealed.

Oct 14, 2022 / Joan Walsh

How a Supreme Court Case About Pigs Could Further Undermine… Abortion Rights

How a Supreme Court Case About Pigs Could Further Undermine… Abortion Rights How a Supreme Court Case About Pigs Could Further Undermine… Abortion Rights

On the surface, National Pork Producers Council v. Ross is about animal cruelty. But for the conservatives, it’s also a way to attack basic rights.

Oct 14, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Councilman Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon's chairs sit empty at Wednesday's city council meeting.

The Racial Volcano Explodes in Los Angeles The Racial Volcano Explodes in Los Angeles

The current crisis has unleashed unleashed a firestorm of protest that could further divide the city’s communities. But it is also a chance to forge real unity in opposition to the...

Oct 14, 2022 / Bill Gallegos and Bill Fletcher Jr.

Democratic nominee Tina Kotek and Republican nominee Christine Drazan, during Oregon's gubernatorial debate.

Will Democrats Lose the West? Will Democrats Lose the West?

Republicans are running even in crucial races across the region.

Oct 14, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Soldiers patrol Goma, a town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It was attacked by M23 rebels in clashes with the Congolese army.

Is the West’s Romance With Paul Kagame Finally Ending? Is the West’s Romance With Paul Kagame Finally Ending?

The crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has worsened, and Rwanda’s government is largely to blame.

Oct 14, 2022 / James North

Evidence

Evidence Evidence

They got nothing on me.

Oct 13, 2022 / OppArt / Michael deAdder

John Nichols on Democrats and Marijuana, Plus Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan

John Nichols on Democrats and Marijuana, Plus Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan John Nichols on Democrats and Marijuana, Plus Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, writers join the show to talk about Democratic strategy and a new biography. 

Oct 13, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Democrats Need to Make the January 6 Attack an Election Issue

Democrats Need to Make the January 6 Attack an Election Issue Democrats Need to Make the January 6 Attack an Election Issue

Neglecting the role that Donald Trump and his allies have already played in assaulting democracy is political malpractice.

Oct 13, 2022 / John Nichols

Nation Poetry

Windbreak Windbreak

  In hurricane season the old trees suffer. Especially the ones standing alone. Their roots no match for a summer wind churning at sea, inhaling slights and salt air, then rus…

Oct 13, 2022 / Poems / John Freeman

Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education

Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education Banning Books Is a Threat to Public Education

To say nothing of the fact that we don’t value reading enough in the first place!

Oct 13, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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